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DU04 SDY

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,985 mi
Last recorded156,985 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 SDY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 156,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested tail missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 153,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 147,736 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sils corrodded heavily but not holed (6.1.B.2)

underbody of vehicle corrodded

Fail 19 May 2018 147,736 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sils corrodded heavily but not holed (6.1.B.2)

underbody of vehicle corrodded

Pass 15 May 2017 138,467 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 May 2017 138,467 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 126,150 miles

underbody of car corrodeded

Fail 7 May 2016 126,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underbody of car corrodeded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 111,303 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on around 3mm..legal limit 1.6mm

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,303 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on around 3mm..legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 8 May 2014 101,524 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,946 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,348 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 85,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,053 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 68,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,217 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,913 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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DU04 SDY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU04 SDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU04 SDY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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